In 2013–2014 the CMC reviewed local-level crime and safety planning, known as community safety planning, in a sample of Queensland’s discrete Indigenous communities. We visited nine communities to talk to people about the processes for developing community safety plans. We also reviewed community safety plans and local policing plans to explore the potential for identified strategies to prevent crime and violence. This review is the last in a series of activities undertaken by the CMC specifically in response to Restoring order’s recommendations on crime prevention, community safety and police–community relations in remote Indigenous communities. (Word version)

In 2013–2014 the CMC reviewed local-level crime and safety planning, known as community safety planning, in a sample of Queensland’s discrete Indigenous communities. We visited nine communities to talk to people about the processes for developing community safety plans. We also reviewed community safety plans and local policing plans to explore the potential for identified strategies to prevent crime and violence. This review is the last in a series of activities undertaken by the CMC specifically in response to Restoring order’s recommendations on crime prevention, community safety and police–community relations in remote Indigenous communities. (PDF version)

This paper reports on the results of a 2013 survey of the ethical attitudes of Queensland Police Service recruits and First Year Constables (FYCs). It provides some insight into the professional values, knowledge and perceptions of recruits and FYCs. Word version.

This paper reports on the results of a 2013 survey of the ethical attitudes of Queensland Police Service recruits and First Year Constables (FYCs). It provides some insight into the professional values, knowledge and perceptions of recruits and FYCs.

This Research and Issues Paper reviews published literature about suspected homicide of older people, to assist in the investigation of these crimes by Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) or police investigators. The paper includes information about victim vulnerabilities, nature of the offences, characteristics and motives of offenders, and investigative and prosecutorial challenges. Although police and CMC investigators are the paper’s primary audience, it will also be a useful reference for professionals such as clinicians, ambulance officers or aged care professionals who may encounter older people at risk of becoming homicide victims. (Word version)

This Research and Issues Paper reviews published literature about suspected homicide of older people, to assist in the investigation of these crimes by the CMC or police investigators. The paper includes information about victim vulnerabilities, nature of the offences, characteristics and motives of offenders, and investigative and prosecutorial challenges.
Although police and CMC investigators are the paper’s primary audience, it will also be a useful reference for professionals such as clinicians, ambulance officers or aged care professionals who may encounter older people at risk of becoming homicide victims.

This report sets out the circumstances and decisions which led to the forced offer to a student at UQ, the outcomes of the CMC’s misconduct investigation, the review of the University’s handling of the matter, the results of a qualitative review of their integrity system and lessons learned for the broader public sector.

This research and issues paper (number 11) presents the findings from a survey that examined the relative contributions of job-related factors and ethical culture in influencing QPS officers’ intention to report misconduct.

This research and issues paper (number 11) presents the findings from a survey that examined the relative contributions of job-related factors and ethical culture in influencing QPS officers’ intention to report misconduct. Word version.

This Research and Issues Paper focuses on cases of suspected homicide of vulnerable victims under the age of 16, particularly homicide perpetrated by a parent. Although police investigators are the paper’s primary audience, the paper is also a useful reference for professionals such as clinicians, ambulance officers or child protection workers who may encounter children at risk of being murdered by their parent.

This Research and Issues Paper focuses on cases of suspected homicide of vulnerable victims under the age of 16, particularly homicide perpetrated by a parent. Although police investigators are the paper’s primary audience, the paper is also a useful reference for professionals such as clinicians, ambulance officers or child protection workers who may encounter children at risk of being murdered by their parent. Word version.

This review examined incidents involving a multiple or prolonged Taser deployment to better understand why they occur, whether they are appropriate and justified according to policy, and whether they are a good use of force option. Word version.

This review examined incidents involving a multiple or prolonged Taser deployment to better understand why they occur, whether they are appropriate and justified according to policy, and whether they are a good use of force option.

This paper provides statistics on Taser use by officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) over the last two years and compares it to data reported in our more comprehensive review in 2011, Evaluating Taser reforms: a review of Queensland Police Service policy and practice.

This paper provides statistics on Taser use by officers from the Queensland Police Service (QPS) over the last two years and compares it to data reported in our more comprehensive review in 2011, Evaluating Taser reforms: a review of Queensland Police Service policy and practice. Word version.

This report examines issues of crime, violence and policing in Queensland’s Indigenous communities. It draws on extensive consultation with Indigenous communities and their serving police officers as well as comprehensive research and policy analysis (Word version).

Action 47 of the Restoring order report required the CMC to review how the Queensland Police Service utilises, manages and supports Police Liaison Officers, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Police and Community Police Officers. This report outlines the findings.

Advice of John Jerrard QC concerning examination of material provided to the Crime and Misconduct Commission pursuant to Recommendation 16.1 of
the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry’s final report.

Advice of John Jerrard QC concerning examination of material provided to the Crime and Misconduct Commission pursuant to Recommendation 16.1 of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry’s final report.

Outcome from the CMC review of material provided by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry following a recommendation that it investigate the conduct of three of the engineers operating Wivenhoe Dam.

This report exposes the environment and attitudes that gave rise to police misconduct on the Gold Coast, drawing attention to the quality of supervision and the ability of local managers to recognise and deal with potential misconduct.

CMC review of the ‘evade police’ powers, aimed at improving community safety by reducing the number of police pursuits. The report makes 13 recommendations to make the powers a more effective tool for police.

Submissions from the public were sought in relation to the following questions:
1. How are the evade police provisions being used by police?
2. How are evade police offences being dealt with by the courts?
3. What impact have the evade police provisions had on the number of police pursuits?
4. Are the evade police provisions a useful operational tool for investigating and
prosecuting offenders?

This report details the CMC's investigation into a grant to the Queensland Rugby Union, and the role played by former ministerial adviser Simon Tutt. It discusses the relationship between ministerial advisers and public servants, and the importance of transparent and accountable decision-making. It contains recommendations for policy and procedural reform.

Our review of the initial police investigation and the subsequent internal police review into the death in custody of Mulrunji. The report consists of: the background to our review, the Palm Island death in custody, the QPS response, our assessment of the QPS and IRT investigations, and our conclusions and recommendations.

This report examines issues of crime, violence and policing in Queensland’s Indigenous communities. It draws on extensive consultation with Indigenous communities and their serving police officers as well as comprehensive research and policy analysis.

A CMC report on its investigation into an allegation that a former Deputy Premier of Queensland had improperly influenced the review process of certain parcels of land included in the urban footprint contained in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 (2009 SEQ plan).

A CMC report on its investigation into an allegation that a retired former Deputy Premier improperly influenced a review process which changed the classification of certain land in the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2009.

Three research studies on relations between police and young people, including analysis of complaints against police by young people and results from a school-based-program to reduce risk-taking behaviour.

This account of the investigation of possible misconduct by Scott Flavell, former Director-General of the Department of Employment and Training also examines how the prospect of future private sector employment could influence public officials and compromise good government administration. It contains recommendations for policy and legislative reform relative to these issues.

Public hearing and investigation into allegations that former Director-General of the Department of Employment and Training, Mr Scott Flavell, while in office, misused departmental information and failed to disclose a personal interest in a private training company.

The CMC found that the public nuisance law is being used fairly and effectively, with police taking action to respond to growing community concerns about anti-social behaviour, especially where alcohol is concerned. The report makes some recommendations about issues such as police discretion, offensive language and public urination.

Public repose was sought to the following questions - What is the relationship between the police and people in remote Indigenous communities? How are policing services currently delivered in Indigenous communities?What changes should be made to improve the delivery of policing services to the remote Indigenous communities? What can be done to keep people in custody safe?

Extensive media attention given to the issues involving a long-standing, messy quarrel between high-ranking staff at The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, and embroiled the CMC in sorting out what had happened and who was responsible.

This synopsis details the results of investigations conducted by the CMC into numerous allegations against the mayor, councillors, and council officers of the Douglas Shire Council, as well as complaints by the mayor and CEO.

This report presents the findings of the Commission's public inquiry into allegations of official misconduct of some candidates and others during the Gold Coast City Council election in March 2004. It also examines the adequacy of existing legislation in relation to the conduct of local government elections.

The CMC invited key stakeholders and interested members of the public to comment on the issues raised in this discussion paper and on any other issue relevant to the topic: Does existing Queensland legislation sufficiently maintain the integrity of the local government electoral process?

Following public hearings in September 2005, we recommended in a 2006 report to State Parliament that outcall prostitution services from licensed brothels and independent ‘escort agencies’ should not be legalised. We also suggested in this report methods to prevent illegal prostitution from negatively affecting the legal sex industry, providing a fairer solution for legal operators.

Oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray is a relatively new use-of-force option for Queensland police. The spray is now used commonly by police to help them deal with volatile situations and aggressive people. This report formally assesses the risks of using OC spray and determines its overall effectiveness.

This report documents the CMC's evaluation of the effectiveness of a state government initiative to help people who are addicted to inhaling volatile substances. The evaluation was complementary to a review of new police powers introduced to support the initiative.

This report examines the serious injury of a young man while being arrested by two Cairns police officers. While it exonerates the officers from wrongdoing, it calls on the QPS to re-examine its procedures in relation to the detention of people suffering from a mental illness and the monitoring of anyone who has been subjected to a neck restraint.

This report presents an innovative POP (problem-oriented policing) project conducted by detectives at the Gold Coast. It illustrates both the potential and the challenges of POP for contemporary police services

CMC review of the Prostitution Act shows that Queensland’s legal prostitution industry is safe, healthy and crime-free, and provides a viable alternative to dangerous illegal brothels. Report recommends some changes to help improve regulation.

CMC evaluation of regulatory framework for live adult entertainment shows that the current system works well, but should be strengthened and extended to minimise opportunities to exploit minors, reduce negative impacts on the community and deter organised crime.

Discussion of the main illicit markets driving organised criminal activity in Queensland. The bulletin focuses on criminal activities that require the support of networks operating like legitimate businesses. (2004)

The CMC has tabled in parliament a report into an investigation of complaints that officers of the Department of Main Roads had breached the conventions for how officials of the state public service should behave during election campaigns. While determining that no official misconduct occurred, the CMC found that the letter delivered by officers of the Department of Main Roads in relation to the Tugun Bypass proposal did breach the proper practice of departments, as set out in the Queensland Cabinet handbook. Accordingly, the CMC has made four recommendations designed to achieve full compliance with the accepted conventions.

This report represents the cooperation of 234 Queensland public sector agencies who took the time to participate in the CMC’s Responding to Misconduct survey. The survey was designed to provide the CMC with the sort of information it needs to help build the capacity of Queensland public sector agencies to deal with and prevent misconduct. The information contained in this report should help individual agencies understand themselves better by being able to compare their risks and their prevention strategies with those of other like agencies. By comparing their own responses with the collated information in this report, agencies may be able to identify areas that require further attention.

Report on the circumstances around the discovery of a bottle of wine in a government aircraft on the Lockhart River airport tarmac; examination of events from the point of view of whether official misconduct took place.

This report presents findings from an audit of police interview audio tapes — the second one conducted since 1999 — involving people suspected of having committed indictable offences. This audit has been conducted as part of the Crime and Misconduct Commission’s function of undertaking research into police powers and the use of those powers.

A Crime and Misconduct Commission investigation into allegations that the Brisbane City Council improperly suppressed the findings of Brisbane River flood studies has not revealed any evidence of official misconduct by any person. However, the investigation did reveal some failings in the BCC’s recordkeeping and administrative practices, and the CMC has made recommendations for improvements in these areas. The report also comments on some important general issues about the openness of government and the public interest.

Report of an inquiry into Queensland's foster care system. Recommendations for reform include the call for a new Department of Child Safety dedicated exclusively to protecting the rights of children, particularly those in foster care.

Criminal justice and health agencies in Queensland have been increasingly concerned about the continuing rise in the use of amphetamines and the harms and consequences associated with their use. Unfortunately, this concern is compounded by the lack of detailed and comprehensive information about the experiences and behaviours of amphetamine users in Queensland.

This report presents findings of the 2002 Public Attitudes Survey relating to the Queensland public service and local government. The report on public attitudes to the Queensland Police Service, also derived from the survey, has already been published.

Beat policing is a community policing strategy designed to make an individual police officer responsible for the community’s policing needs in a defined geographical area. Officers are encouraged to take ‘ownership’ of their area and employ proactive strategies to address the underlying causes of crime and community problems within their beat. Beat policing constitutes an important shift in the nature of operational policing. There has been much interest expressed in recent years in expanding this form of policing throughout Queensland. This report presents the findings of an evaluation conducted by Research and Prevention officers of the Crime and Misconduct Commission.

This Crime Bulletin provides a strategic assessment of the illicit amphetamine market in Queensland, based on an analysis of a diverse range of sources including information from law enforcement, government, industry and members of the community.

Report of a CMC investigation into whether there was any misconduct in the initial police investigation or in the prosecution’s decision to drop sexual misconduct charges against swimming coach Scott Volkers before he came to trial.

This paper draws attention to the high demands made of Indigenous councils, even though they have a limited capacity to meet those demands. It is therefore no surprise that many Indigenous councils have been found wanting in terms of accountability and other governance issues. This paper is primarily intended for those involved in working with Indigenous communities in relation to governance issues. It offers practical advice, rather than just pointing to the problems.

This paper is the first of a series of papers drawing upon the findings of the Sibling Study in order to explore adolescent criminality in Australia. The Sibling Study is an investigation, conducted over several years, of young people’s involvement in criminality and the criminal justice system.

This document describes the Sibling Study research project. The Sibling Study incorporates both qualitative and quantitative data and represents a unique body of information about young people’s trajectories through adolescence. The Sibling Study research design was developed to provide for detailed quantitative comparisons of the trajectories of serious offenders with the trajectories of non-offenders. These comparisons were always to be based upon data from a questionnaire which would ‘push the envelope’ in terms of both size and range.

This study analyses the impact of information technology on policing, using the Queensland Police Service as a case study. It examines the extent to which the implementation of information technology has modified the accountability structure and the occupational culture of policing and whether information technology has altered police practices at the street, supervisory and management levels. More generally, the research explores the potential and limits of technology as a tool for police reform.

This report updates the CJC's 1995 report on the funding of legal aid and public prosecutions in Queensland. It focuses on the current financial situation and workload of Legal Aid Queensland (formerly the Legal Aid Commission) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. It also draws conclusions about aspects of the wider criminal justice system that have an impact on the efficient and effective operation of these two agencies. The report concentrates on LAQ's and the ODPP's respective roles in criminal law matters. It does not consider the other substantial responsibilities in, for example, family law and civil law matters.

The party drug ‘ecstasy’ is a growing problem for law enforcement agencies and the public health system in Queensland. This paper discusses the effects of the drug, the extent of the problem and market characteristics including demand and supply. Ecstasy, however, appears to have considerably fewer links with other crime markets than the amphetamine or heroin markets.

This series provides policy makers and people involved or interested in the Queensland criminal justice system with a concise overview of key developments in that system. Production of the Monitor each year is also intended to promote informed public debate about criminal justice issues in Queensland. Main subject areas are: Police and crime; The court system; Corrections; The cost of criminal justice; Funding of legal aid and prosecutions; Key events.

This booklet presents strategies to help public sector managers and supervisors to deal with the effects of a CJC investigation in their area, both during and after the investigation. Some of the information is also applicable to the conduct of internal investigations or police investigations.

This volume focuses on the broad area of integrity in the Queensland Police Service. It summaries key findings from CJC complaints data, research studies, inquiries and investigations; describes recent initiatives taken by the QPS to raise integrity (i.e. establishment of the Ethical Standards Command, enhanced support for internal witnesses, new training initiatives; new complaints-handling procedures); identifies areas that the CJC considers warrant attention by the QPS (i.e. tactical communications skills training, rostering practices, role of supervisors, reduction of drug-corruption risks, police use of tape recorders, police pursuits, police misuse of confidential information); and sets some benchmarks for future reports.